- Weather and Markets
- Barcelona experiences mild Christmas weather with temperatures averaging 15°C during the day
- Main Christmas market, Fira de Santa Llúcia, has been operating since 1786
- December is drier than October and November with blue skies
- Traditions
- Christmas Eve is considered more important than Christmas Day
- Families visit friends and neighbors with gifts and carols
- The Tio de Nadal tradition involves feeding a painted Christmas log
- The Caganer tradition involves peasant figures in nativity scenes
- Activities
- Christmas markets open across the city from late November
- Fir trees adorn Plaça de Sant Jaume and Portal de l'Angel
- La Rambla features the best Christmas lights
- Various cultural events and entertainment options available